Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge – Float
Patent
1990-09-12
1991-10-08
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
Float
73293, 73305, 733225, 250577, G01F 2310
Patent
active
050543199
ABSTRACT:
A liquid level sensor system includes a float assembly configured for placement in a liquid. The float assembly includes a float that is sufficiently buoyant to move the float assembly vertically in response to changes in the level of the liquid. The float assembly may comprise a buoyant member placed around a tube and constrained to movement only lengthwise along the tube in response to changes in the liquid level. A reflector is coupled to the float such that the position of the reflector is a function of the liquid level. A carriage may be placed inside the tube for moving with the float in response to changes in the liquid level, with the reflector being mounted to the carriage. The carriage and the float preferably are magnetically coupled together so that the carriage means moves lengthwise inside the tube in response to movement of the float assembly as the liquid level changes. A light source directs a light signal toward the reflector. Light reflected from the reflector is processed in a feedback loop to control the frequency of the feed back induced amplitude modulation of the light signal as a function of the optical path length, which depends upon the liquid level. The frequency of the amplitude modulated signal is measured to determine the liquid level.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
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